The Malaysia stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one day after snapping the two-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 15 points or 1 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,615-point plateau and it\'s looking at additional support on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is firm...
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 85 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,415-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is firm on an improved outlook for...
The Taiwan stock market climbed higher again on Wednesday, one day after halting the two-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 150 points or 0.7 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 23,170-point plateau although it\'s poised to open in the green again on Thursday. The global forecast for...
German stocks fell in cautious trade on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of euro zone inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for directional cues. Investors were also reacting to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity...
French stocks declined on Tuesday as political and policy uncertainty weighed ahead of a second-round vote on July 7. Market participants predict a hung parliament, which would risk policy paralysis for the rest of Macron\'s presidency till 2027. Traders also await the release of euro zone inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...
U.K. stocks were subdued on Tuesday as investors refrained from placing big bets ahead of the parliamentary elections on Thursday, with PM Rishi Sunak\'s Conservatives expected to face a challenge. Investors were also reacting to industry data that showed U.K. shop prices fell between May and June and were little changed from last year. The...
After struggling for direction till a little past noon on Tuesday, stocks began climbing higher, and continued to gain in strength to eventually end the day\'s session a firm note. Concerns about the outlook for interest rates rendered the mood cautious early on in the session, with investors digesting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell\'s speech...
After a weak start and a subsequent recovery, the Canadian market slipped into negative territory Tuesday morning, but recovered gradually to eventually end the day\'s session on a firm note, thanks to strong gains in energy, consumer staples and technology sectors. Concerns about the outlook for Fed interest rates rendered the mood a bit cautious...
Australia will on Wednesday release May figures for building approvals, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Approvals are expected to rise 1.5 percent on month and 27.3 percent on year after slipping 0.3 percent on month and jumping 27.3 percent on year in April. Australia also will see June results for the construction...
The South Korea stock market on Tuesday halted the two-day winning streak in which it had added more than 20 point or 0.7 percent. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,780-point plateau although it\'s likely to bounce higher again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests little movement ahead of Friday\'s...